Lewis Cracknell

Blogs

  • Some things I learned from my time as a SHOUT volunteer

    Some things I learned from my time as a SHOUT volunteer

    Some insights from my time as a SHOUT volunteer from Sept 2020 – March 2024 Understanding my role One of the first things I learned as a SHOUT crisis volunteer was understanding the role I needed to play in serving the texters in need. A common misconception that might stop someone from becoming a SHOUT… Read more

  • Watches and Wonders 2024 – Geneva – in 24 hours…

    Watches and Wonders 2024 – Geneva – in 24 hours…

    ⌛️24 hours ⏰4am start 🇨🇭70 CHF W&W ticket ✈️£90 flight 🏠£89 Airbnb 💷All in for £240 – if you’re thinking of visiting, it doesn’t have to be expensive 😊 Drive to Birmingham 2.5mile walk to the airport as the sun is rising. Birds singing, foxes running. Birmingham Airport Views over the Swiss and French mountains.… Read more

  • Proactive Regret Avoidance (PRA)

    Proactive Regret Avoidance (PRA)

    The Decision-Making Aid You Never Knew You Needed! Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re torn between choices, unsure of which path to take? Often, we only realize the weight of our decisions when it’s too late. But what if you could foresee the potential regrets before making a choice? Enter Proactive… Read more

  • Values should stand up

    Values should stand up

    In my view, a value should possess the strength to stand on its own, embodying a principle that is nearly unquestionable. A quote I recently came across said, “Speed isn’t conducive to wisdom,” and it resonated deeply with me. This notion highlights that values or virtues like speed can’t stand alone. The term “speed” prompts… Read more

  • The 38-55-7 rule

    The 38-55-7 rule

    The rule states that 7% of meaning is communicated through spoken word, 38% through tone of voice, and 55% percent through body language. • 38% is tone and audio • 55% is body language • 7% is spoken word I’m often one for slight exaggeration to make a point, so here goes: The way I… Read more

  • The Platinum Rule

    The Platinum Rule

    You’ve probably heard your parents say “treat others how you wish to be treated” and this wisdom was passed on for good reason. But in this day and age, we can advance on this wisdom. The platinum rule is, treat others how they wish to be treated. Remember, you and them are likely to be… Read more